Deputy Commissioner For Technology
ITS provides operational support to state agencies on a 24x7x365 basis; some positions may be required to provide this critical service at any time. Under the direction of the Executive Deputy Chief Information Officer (EDCIO), the Deputy Commissioner for Technology will assist the EDCIO in serving the needs of respective client agencies through collaboration with an agency Commissioners and their Deputies to ensure that IT activities align with their agendas and needs. Incumbents will participate in ITS strategic planning and governance programs to ensure alignment of IT services and investments with agency and statewide business needs, provide feedback and support on a portfolio of IT investments to both client agencies and within ITS, and provide recommendations to ITS Executive Leadership. In addition, incumbents will ensure allocations of IT resources within agencies are monitored appropriately, assist agencies in developing long and short-term goals for IT projects and resources, and collaborate across groups to maximize resources. To include but not limited to :
Eight (8) years of experience in developing, leading, and managing critical technology projects. Substitutions : An associate degree may substitute for two (2) years of experience, A bachelor's degree may substitute for four (4) years of experience. A master's degree may substitute for five (5) years of experience. Preferred qualifications : Five years of progressive experience in technology leadership. Two or more years of senior leadership experience in leading cross-functional teams. Excellent interpersonal skills : able to work across business lines at senior levels to influence and effect change to achieve common goals. Analytical skills : outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities with an understanding of statistical analytics and how data is used to enable informed decision making, identify opportunities for better business outcomes. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain digital concepts and technologies to business leaders, as well as business concepts to technologists; able to sell ideas and process internally at all levels. Proven record of effective leadership, including the ability to balance team and individual responsibilities; building teams and consensus; getting things done through others not directly under their supervision; working ethically and with integrity. Please note : Appointment to this position and continued employment with the agency is contingent upon obtaining and / or maintaining New York State residency within six months of hiring.
ITS will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless the candidate provides documentation that they are authorized to accept work in the United States on a permanent basis. It is the policy of ITS not to hire F1 or H1 visa holders for permanent employment or to sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or for permanent residence. Fingerprinting and background check are required for employment with ITS. The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply. Salary Commensurate with experience Telecommuting will be discussed after a year. Benefits of Working for NYS Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including : Holiday & Paid Time Off Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually Up to Eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development Health Care Benefits Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost Additional Benefits New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership NYS Deferred Compensation Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) And many more
Deputy Commissioner • Albany, NY, US